Goosebumps Author R.L. Stine to Pen New Horror Graphic Novels

The master of children’s horror (in my own humble opinion) and creator of Goosebumps, R.L Stine, is set to begin writing funny books after signing a brand new deal with independent comic book publisher BOOM! Studios.

First talked about in Publishers Weekly, Stine has signed a world rights deal with the publisher that has the coolest name ever. This deal will have Stine pen four graphic novels under BOOM!’s KaBoom! line.

Of course, this isn’t Stine’s first time delving into comics. Last year, he penned Man-Thing, which was a five-issue series for Marvel, in which Man-Thing leaves the swamp to fight crime in Los Angeles. How awesome is that?

With regards to the novels themselves, the first story will be released in fall 2019. Such a long wait, right? Perhaps we will find out more at the upcoming San Diego Comic-Con!

As most of us should know, Stine is best known for the Goosebumps series, a collection of horror novels for younger readers that were popular enough to spawn a TV series as well as two movies (with a sequel currently in production!). As well as Goosebumps, Stine has additionally the creator of the Fear Street novels. Stine has written over 100 books over the course of his staggering career. What many remember him best for, however, is that creepy puppet monstrosity. You know the one.

That’s him. That’s the one. I HATE him.

Terrifying puppetry aside, it’s great hearing that Stine is back and working on some graphic novels. I still have a lot of his books at home myself, tucked neatly away in the attic to traumatise my future children with.

Are you happy to have Stine back? Is the news giving you Goosebumps? Let us know! (Sorry for that pun, by the way)

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